Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Faces & Places: B’nai Moshe Donates to Hospitalized Children

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David Ceifitz, Kevin Whelan, Debbie Hitsky, Tsipi Golenberg and Cheryl Ceifitz put the finishing touches on a blanket.

It was a huge success as 45 volunteers showed up to assemble 26 blankets that were donated to children on extended hospital stays.

The Social Action Committee of Congregation B’nai Moshe sponsored its Fleece & Thank You event on Jan. 29. It was a huge success as 45 volunteers showed up to assemble 26 blankets that were donated to children on extended hospital stays.

26 blankets were assembled and donated. — 26 blankets were assembled and donated. B’nai Moshe

Nearly $800 was raised, which covered the cost of these blanket kits.

Stacey Whelan, who chaired the event, was ecstatic at the outpouring of donations and volunteers who made this dream a reality.

Elaine Greenhut, Rebecca Blaharski, Julia Blaharski and Leslie Blaharski are all smiles. — Elaine Greenhut, Rebecca Blaharski, Julia Blaharski and Leslie Blaharski are all smiles. B’nai Moshe

Edie Schwartz, Carrie Rudman, Rachel Bloch, Jennifer Ostroff and Stacey Whelan — Edie Schwartz, Carrie Rudman, Rachel Bloch, Jennifer Ostroff and Stacey Whelan B’nai Moshe

Videos were made of the people making the blankets, which were sent to Fleece & Thank You to be viewed by the recipients of each blanket.

All thevolunteers — All the volunteers B’nai Moshe

It was a wonderful event as B’nai Moshe continues its quest of tikkun olam, repairing the world.

Courtesy of B’nai Moshe